SIGMA’s Selling Methods

Finding value for your surplus equipment is easy with SIGMA. Whether you want to get the highest return, free up space, or generate immediate income, we’ll partner with you to help you achieve your goal and recover value from your idle equipment.

What Matters Most to You?

Top Pick for Highest ROI
Web Listing

Web Listing

This method maximizes your return on investment. You continue to store the equipment while our expert sales and marketing teams find qualified buyers through our global network.

Cash ReturnHighest
Time to SaleSlowest
Space FreedNone

Other Selling Options

Consignment Auction

Consignment Auction

Clears out complete lines or multiple machines. Our teams pre-sell your equipment to find the best offer before the managed SIGMA Auction event.

Cash ReturnGood
Time to SaleModerate
Space FreedImmediate
Trade-In Program

Trade-In Program

Free up space immediately and receive credit toward a SIGMA equipment purchase. This is a great way to simplify your next upgrade.

Cash Return(As Credit)
Time to SaleFastest
Space FreedImmediate
Top Pick for Speed
Trade-In Program

Trade-In Program

This is the fastest path from surplus to solution. You get immediate credit toward your next equipment purchase from SIGMA, combining your sale and purchase into one simple, fast transaction.

Cash ReturnGood (as Credit)
Time to SaleFastest
Space FreedImmediate

Other Selling Options

Outright Purchase

An Outright Purchase

Moves your equipment quickly. You collect immediate payment and gain immediate space. We cover removal, transportation, and storage.

Cash ReturnFair
Time to SaleFast
Space FreedImmediate
Consignment Auction

Consignment Auction

Clears out complete lines or multiple machines. Our teams pre-sell your equipment to find the best offer before the managed SIGMA Auction event.

Cash ReturnGood
Time to SaleModerate
Space FreedImmediate

Need to Free Up Floor Space Immediately?

You have three excellent options that clear your facility right away. The best choice depends on your secondary goal—whether you need fast cash, credit for an upgrade, or help selling multiple items.

Outright Purchase

An Outright Purchase

Best for: Immediate Cash

You collect immediate payment and gain immediate space. We cover removal, transportation, and storage.

Cash ReturnFair
Time to SaleFast
Space FreedImmediate
Trade-In Program

Trade-In Program

Best for: Upgrading Equipment

Free up space immediately and receive credit toward a SIGMA equipment purchase. This is a great way to simplify your next upgrade.

Cash ReturnGood (as Credit)
Time to SaleFastest
Space FreedImmediate
Consignment Auction

Consignment Auction

Best for: Selling Multiple Items

Clears out complete lines or facilities quickly. Our teams pre-sell your equipment before the managed SIGMA Auction event.

Cash ReturnGood
Time to SaleModerate
Space FreedImmediate

What About a Web Listing?

A Web Listing provides the highest cash return, but it does not free up your space, as you are responsible for storing the equipment until it sells.